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Curtiss K. Chase – 03/20/2023 – Former ACHS Band Director

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on March 27, 2023
Posted in: News, Obituaries. Tagged: Amherst Central High School, Amherst Central Schools, Band Director, Curtiss Chase. Leave a comment

CHASE – Curtiss K.

Of Amherst entered into rest March 20, 2023; Beloved husband of the late Ivorann (nee Gresens); devoted father of Steven K. (Dewey) Chase, John C. (Mika) Chase, Suzanne M. (Paul) Urbanski and Rebecca R. Morley; grandfather of 6 grandchildren and a great granddaughter; stepbrother of Sally (Douglas) Couch Miller; also survived by nephews. No prior visitation. A graveside service was held at the convenience of the family. A Remembrance Service is being planned by the family. Arrangements by DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst. Online condolences may be shared at
www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

Published by Buffalo News on Mar. 26, 2023.

Curtiss Chase was the Amherst Central High School Band Director from the 1970s until his retirement in 1995.

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James C. Lynch ’60 – 10/29/2022

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on March 10, 2023
Posted in: News, Obituaries. Tagged: Amherst, Amherst Alumni, Amherst Central High School, John C. Lynch. Leave a comment

James C. Lynch ’60

80, of Gravenhurst, Ontario passed away on Saturday October 29, 2022, peacefully with family at his side. He was born to parents James and Ann, on July 7, 1942, in Buffalo, New York. James graduated from Amherst Central High School and received Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Buffalo State University. He worked for the Trillium Lakelands District School Board as a teacher, Student Services Coordinator and Principal. He married Nancy, the love of his life, in 1965, who survives him. Jim is also survived by his brother Skip and wife Jill, by his son Michael and wife Kirstie, his daughter Krista and husband Mike, and grandchildren Andrew, Brett, Jake, Kyla and Hannah. Jim was predeceased by parents James and Ann, and sister Nancy. Jim was known for his love of badminton, tennis, gardening, music, cooking, singing and spending time with his family. He is a member of the Canadian Badminton Hall of fame and was an International Umpire during several World Championships. His favourite accomplishment was umpiring at the Barcelona and Atlanta Olympic Games and having the opportunity to umpire the Men’s Singles Gold Medal Match in 1996. The Family would like to thank the incredible Dr. Forrester, the staff of Granite Ridge Retirement Residence, the nurses and staff at Bracebridge Memorial Hospital and the truly amazing staff at Andy’s House for their compassion and making Jim comfortable in his final days. The funeral will take place on Saturday November 5th at 1:00pm at the Trinity United Church 290 Muskoka Rd. N, Gravenhurst ON with a reception following the service. In remembrance of Jim’s life, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to Andy’s House, Hospice Muskoka who operate primarily on donations. Personal condolences and memories may be shared at www.cavillfuneralhome.com


From brother Waldo “Skip” Lynch ’66:

I wanted to share some memories and accomplishments of my older brother Jim. My brother is in the high school athletic Hall of Fame and he is also in his college athletic Hall of Fame. Both of the these honors were achieved through playing tennis at a very high level.

Excerpt from the Buffalo State Athletics HOF

  • During his college career, Lynch won the singles and doubles competition in the State College
    Tennis Championships for 3 years.
  • Between 1957 and 1965, he won over 100 tennis titles in singles, doubles, and mixed competition.

Jim eventually gave up competitive tennis and concentrated on competitive badminton. This had everything to do with the fact that Nancy , the love of his life, was a competitive badminton player herself, and they could spend more time together.

For a number of years, my brother was ranked and considered one of the best badminton players in the world. He and his partner beat the number one team in the world, on their home court in China, twice. This was when he played on the Canadian national team.

Jim was a champion, tennis player, badminton player, husband, father, grandfather, and brother.

I will miss him very much.

https://buffalostateathletics.com/honors/hall-of-fame/james-c-lynch/89

Original Obituary:

https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/thestar/name/james-lynch-obituary?id=39838174

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Arica Ann (Steel) Clear ’96 – 02/18/2023

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on March 2, 2023
Posted in: News, Obituaries. Tagged: Amherst Alumni, Amherst Central High School, Arica Ann Clear. Leave a comment

Arica Ann Clear Of Farnham, NY. Age 45 passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023., Beloved wife of Gary “Iggy” Clear. Loving mother of Savanah and Lucas Clear. Daughter of Ronald (Diane) Steel and Madonna (George) Guzzetta. Sister of Sarah (Erik) Rosborough, Jessica (Greg) Stephens, Anthony Guzzetta, Brianna (Julie Curtis) Steel and Angelo Guzzetta. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Family will be present to receive friends Wednesday and Thursday, February 22nd & 23rd from 1-3 PM and 6-8 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME INC. 262 N. Main Street, Angola, NY. Funeral Services will be held Friday, February 24, at 10:30 AM in St. Anthony’s RC Church, 421 Commercial Street, Farnham, NY. Interment services will follow in Brant Cemetery, Brant, NY

Original Obituary:

https://addisonfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/1773/Arica-Clear/obituary.html

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Gary Lee McDonnell ’77 – 02/17/2023

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on March 1, 2023
Posted in: News, Obituaries. Tagged: Amherst Alumni, Amherst Central High School, Gary Lee McDonnell, Obituaries. Leave a comment

McDONNELL – GARY LEE

February 17, 2023, age 64.

Beloved husband of the late Barbara J. (nee Schlecht) McDonnell; loving father of Ashley M. McDonnell; dear son of Alma Jean (nee Frenzel) Bolognese and the late Roy J. McDonnell; caring brother of Mark E. (Lynne) McDonnell and Scott E. (Glory Fox) McDonnell. The family will be present on Friday from 6-8 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Drive (corner of Parker Blvd), where Funeral Services will follow at 8 PM. Friends invited. If desired, donations may be made to the SPCA serving Erie County. Please share condolences at http://www.AMIGONE.com.

Original Obituary:

https://www.amigone.com/obituaries/Gary-Lee-McDonnell?obId=27313563&fbclid=IwAR0Tr9OaF3EDawjtGyANAxPff2iLAvZhTbxK6Gf4Uucaz0cOtgxZzOnusMY#/celebrationW

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Sarah Elizabeth Meredith ’86 – 01/09/2023

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on February 2, 2023
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Jan. 23, 1968 – Jan. 9, 2023

Sarah Elizabeth Meredith, a music teacher and accompanist who also was a successful grant writer, died Jan. 9 in her home in Buffalo after a long battle with cancer. She was 54.

Born in Urbana, Ill., she came with her family to Amherst in 1973 and displayed her talents as a girl, taking part in numerous choral groups and serving as an accompanist.

At Amherst Central High School, where she graduated in 1986, she was a member of the National Honor Society and was president and student director of Sweet Sixteens, a select girls’ singing group.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in music education from Baylor University, then received a master’s degree from Ithaca College and a doctorate in musicology from Florida State University in 2003.

Dr. Meredith taught music and served as music coordinator in the Amherst schools, was a professor at SUNY Buffalo State University for several years, then became a grants researcher for J. O’Connell and Associates.

She went on to become a grant writer for municipalities and educational institutions. In the Village of Lancaster, where she was grants manager, she helped bring more than $7 million to the community.

She also devoted herself to working with soloists and choirs.

“As an accompanist, she was a musician’s musician,” wrote Sue Fay Allen, founder of ABC Bel Canto Choir, where Dr. Meredith was an accompanist. “She worked as a partner with those of us who conducted and performed. A really fine accompanist helps to enable the soloist or the conductor of a group to achieve the phrasing, the nuances and the tempo changes that transform the many notes into a musical message for the performers and the audience. It was a gift to have Sarah as that partner.” 

At Lancaster High School, she played for musicals, rehearsals, choirs and ensembles and worked with soloists. She accompanied New York State School Music Association solo performances and for many years was chosen to play for the choruses at the annual Erie County Musical Educators Association concerts. She also was a presenter and workshop leader at national conferences on music education and musicology.

She improved the quality of recitals for the Lancaster Academy for Visual and Performing Arts and provided advice and mentoring for high school choir programs in the Buffalo schools.

“She was the best music teacher,” one of her colleagues wrote in a Facebook tribute. “She taught me how good a music program could be, firing on all cylinders – band, chorus and orchestra equally. I will never forget that or her positive personality.”

A member of University Baptist Church in Amherst, she was an avid reader, with a special interest in history and genealogy. She also was a football fan and was devoted to the Baylor Bears and Buffalo Bills.

Survivors include her father, Dr. Dale Meredith; a sister, Laura Geiger; a brother, Timothy Neal; nieces, nephews and cousins.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.


Original Obituary:

https://buffalonews.com/obituaries/features/sarah-e-meredith-54-music-teacher-and-outstanding-accompanist-for-singers/article_13943456-a1e2-11ed-aeae-33f331d2ae58.html

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